Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Health Survey for England, 2012

Variable Details

VariableBirthWt
LabelBirth weight (kg)
Question text We are interested in the birth weight of children taking part in this survey. Can you tell me, what was (name of child’s) weight at birth?
Responses
-9 No answer/refused 0
-8 Don't know 0
-1 Item not applicable 8398
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationHealth Survey for England, 2012
Interviewer InstructionsASK OF (NAME OF CHILD’S) PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN. IS WEIGHT GIVEN IN KILOGRAMS OR IN POUNDS AND OUNCES?
UniverseAdults (aged 16 and over) and children (aged 0-15 years) in the general population, living in private households in England during 2012.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The survey is conducted annually.